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The percentage of Ca in CaCO3 is:

Correct answer: D. 40%

  • A. 12%
  • B. 10%
  • C. 48%
  • D. 40%

Explanation

Calcium (Ca) has a molar mass of 40 g/mol. Carbon (C) has a molar mass of 12 g/mol. Oxygen (O) has a molar mass of 16 g/mol (there are three oxygen atoms in CaCO3).Molar mass of CaCO3 = 40 g/mol + 12 g/mol + 3 * 16 g/mol = 100 g/molNow, use the formula to calculate the percentage of Ca in CaCO3:Percentage of Ca = mass of Ca/Total mass of CaCO3= (40 g/mol / 100 g/mol) x 100 = 40%So, the percentage of calcium (Ca) in calcium carbonate (CaCO3) is 40%.

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